The flight distance from Buariki Airport (AAK) in Buariki, Kiribati to Afonso Pena Airport (CWB) in Curitiba, Brazil is 14,628 kilometers (9,089 miles / 7,898 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying southeast at a heading of 125°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Kiribati with Brazil. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 02:02 in Buariki, it's 11:02 in Curitiba. With a 15-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,988 feet between the two airports. Afonso Pena Airport sits higher than Buariki Airport.

The return flight from Curitiba (CWB) to Buariki (AAK) follows a heading of 245° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Buariki Airport (AAK) and Afonso Pena Airport (CWB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.